How do you drain transmission fluid in a Dyna?
The drain plus is located between the shock absorbers, underneath the transmission. Use the ratchet, 3-inch extension and 5/8-inch socket to remove it. Once it’s loose, finish removing the drain plug by hand to prevent it from falling into the drain pan. While the transmission fluid is draining, clean the drain plug.
When to change transmission fluid on a Dyna Glide?
Figure 1. Drain plugs of a Dyna Glide illustrated. It is best to change the fluids when the bike is warm. Take your motorcycle on a 5-minute ride and run through the gears a few times, to warm and thin the fluid, making it drain faster and more completely. Be careful of the hot exhaust and engine parts.
How much engine oil does a Dyna take?
Dyna’s do NOT take 3.5 quarts of engine oil. As far as buying the fluids, buy 3 qts engine oil per bike, 1 qt each for transmission and primary per bike. Don’t necessarily use all of it though.
How often do you depress clutch on Dyna Glide?
Stop every 3-4 ounces, and wait for the transmission fluid to flow down into the transmission. If you like, this is a good time to depress your clutch and run through your gears a couple of times.
Do you need to change the transmission fluid on a Harley Davidson?
Changing the transmission fluid can go a long way towards the preservation of your motorcycle. The fluid lubricates and cushions the gears, keeping things shifting smoothly and quietly. This article applies to Harley Davidson Dyna Glide models (1991-2016). It only takes a few minutes and a couple dollars to change your transmission fluid.
Figure 1. Drain plugs of a Dyna Glide illustrated. It is best to change the fluids when the bike is warm. Take your motorcycle on a 5-minute ride and run through the gears a few times, to warm and thin the fluid, making it drain faster and more completely. Be careful of the hot exhaust and engine parts.
Where is the drain plug on a Harley Davidson Dyna?
Dyna and Touring models have their oil drain plugs under the transmission housing. Drain the engine oil into an oil pan. Replace the drain plug’s O-ring, then screw it into place after the oil has drained. Tighten the drain plug to 18 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.
Dyna’s do NOT take 3.5 quarts of engine oil. As far as buying the fluids, buy 3 qts engine oil per bike, 1 qt each for transmission and primary per bike. Don’t necessarily use all of it though.
Changing the transmission fluid can go a long way towards the preservation of your motorcycle. The fluid lubricates and cushions the gears, keeping things shifting smoothly and quietly. This article applies to Harley Davidson Dyna Glide models (1991-2016). It only takes a few minutes and a couple dollars to change your transmission fluid.